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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 448.83 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 448.83 and 208.80 is: 288.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 448.83 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/448.83 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 448.83 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 93,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,715.70/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.29

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